{"id":1757,"date":"2022-12-27T09:59:59","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T09:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2024-07-24T11:16:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T11:16:18","slug":"enable-google-forms-email-notifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/enable-google-forms-email-notifications","title":{"rendered":"How to Easily Enable Google Forms Email Notifications? (3 Minutes Read)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Email notifications are a great way to stay updated on all your responses. Google Forms offers a feature to enable Google Forms email notifications<a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> for every new response. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to enable these <\/a>notifications for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receiving Google Forms notifications is excellent for both users and respondents. Notifications confirm to respondents that their submissions have been received and help users track all submissions easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog is designed to help users stay informed about every feature of Google Forms and keep themselves updated efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#how-to-receive-google-forms-email-notifications\">How to Receive Google Forms Email Notifications?<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#how-do-you-send-email-notifications-to-respondents-of-their-responses\">How Do You Send Email Notifications to Respondents of Their Responses?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#invite-participants-to-your-google-form-with-custom-email-invitations\">Invite Participants to Your Google Form with Custom Email Invitations<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#wrapping-things-up\">Wrapping Things Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-receive-google-forms-email-notifications\">How to Receive Google Forms Email Notifications?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The first thing you\u2019ll do is open the <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/make-google-forms\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/make-google-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Form<\/a> that you want to receive notifications for. Or if you\u2019re creating one then set up the form and add everything you require to add in the question tab.\u00a0<\/li><li>Fast forward to, you\u2019ve created the Google Form, and now;<\/li><li>Click on the &#8220;Responses&#8221; tab in the top menu.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-responses-1024x496-6621e793de726.webp\" alt=\"google-forms-email-notification-responses\" class=\"wp-image-5860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-responses-1024x496-6621e793de726.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-responses-1024x496-6621e793de726-300x145.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-responses-1024x496-6621e793de726-768x372.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Click on the \u2018three dots\u2019 icon in the top right corner and select &#8220;Get email notifications for new responses&#8221; and your Gmail account will be linked to the form.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A confirmation message will appear stating that email notifications are now enabled. From this point forward, you will receive an email notification at the address associated with your Gmail account each time someone submits a response to the form.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Forms has this new feature that allows you to send reminders to the respondents who have not yet attempted the form or submitted the form responses. Below are steps to utilize that feature;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Aside from the Google Forms email notifications, in the Responses section only if anyone from the list of respondents has not submitted the responses.\u00a0<\/li><li>Then you\u2019ll see the \u201cwaiting for \u2018no.\u2019 of responses\u201d section, opposite to that there will be a \u201cSend email reminder\u201d button.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-send-reminder-1024x378-6621e7939641f.webp\" alt=\"google-forms-email-notification-send email\" class=\"wp-image-5862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-send-reminder-1024x378-6621e7939641f.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-send-reminder-1024x378-6621e7939641f-300x111.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-send-reminder-1024x378-6621e7939641f-768x284.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Click on it and the \u201cSend form\u201d pop-up box will appear, again send the form as a reminder to fill the form.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-send-768x695-6621e79285db9.webp\" alt=\"google-form-send-\" class=\"wp-image-5863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-send-768x695-6621e79285db9.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-form-send-768x695-6621e79285db9-300x271.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how you can enable the notifications for each response. Unfortunately, the email notifications sent by Google Forms do not include a summary of the responses. This means you will need to go back to the Forms to view the full responses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, only the creator of the form will receive email notifications. If you want other colleagues to receive notifications as well, you will need to add them as collaborators on the form and ask them to turn on email notifications for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a look at how to send Google Forms email notifications to respondents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ready to go one step ahead with your timers in Google Forms? Read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/customized-timer-themes\">ExtendedForms Unveils: Customized Timer Themes<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-do-you-send-email-notifications-to-respondents-of-their-responses\">How Do You Send Email Notifications to Respondents of Their Responses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s look into how to send Google form email notifications of a copy of responses to the respondents. In this case, respondents will have a backup of all the responses they have attempted and so on. It is great for exams or assignment purposes, where respondents want to recheck all the answers after the assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at the procedure which is very quick and easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Create a Google Form, choose a template or blank form that\u2019s up to you.\u00a0<\/li><li>Add all the questions and options, and basically create the main body of your form.<\/li><li>Now, go to the \u201cSettings\u201d tab to configure the form&#8217;s settings. You can turn the form into the quiz, if you have done that then further you can configure respondent settings like missed questions, correct answers, etc.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-settings-1024x719-6621e792944dc.webp\" alt=\"google-forms-settings\" class=\"wp-image-5864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-settings-1024x719-6621e792944dc.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-settings-1024x719-6621e792944dc-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-settings-1024x719-6621e792944dc-768x539.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-3c60a6c1-7669-4f66-88b1-feafb5a6e1e9\"><li>Moving toward the \u201cResponses\u201d section, here you\u2019ll enable the &#8211; \u201ccollect email address\u201d option and then you can configure the \u201csend responders a copy of responses.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li><li>Either keep it off (which we are not going to) or opt for <em>Always<\/em> or <em>when requested.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-responses-1024x493-6621e7915e0da.webp\" alt=\"google-forms-email-notification\" class=\"wp-image-5865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-responses-1024x493-6621e7915e0da.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-responses-1024x493-6621e7915e0da-300x144.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-responses-1024x493-6621e7915e0da-768x370.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-3c60a6c1-7669-4f66-88b1-feafb5a6e1e9\"><li>Further, you can share the summary of the results with the respondents. Under the \u201cPresentation\u201d section enable<em> \u201cView results summary.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-view-results-1024x651-6621e7912a471.webp\" alt=\"create-order-forms-settings\" class=\"wp-image-5866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-view-results-1024x651-6621e7912a471.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-view-results-1024x651-6621e7912a471-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/google-forms-view-results-1024x651-6621e7912a471-768x488.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it! The Google form notification will be sent to all the respondents with their responses or results summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"invite-participants-to-your-google-form-with-custom-email-invitations\">Invite Participants to Your Google Form with Custom Email Invitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Extended Forms add-on for Google Forms is a powerful tool that allows users to add additional functionality to their forms. With this add-on, users can create forms with more advanced features such as a countdown timer, <a href=\"https:\/\/expresstech.io\/detect-cheating-in-google-forms\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/expresstech.io\/detect-cheating-in-google-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online proctoring<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/google-forms-header-image-size\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/google-forms-header-image-size\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brand customization<\/a>, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most useful features apart from the mentioned features is the \u2018custom email invitation.\u2019 It allows users to invite participants to the form with a custom email invitation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You first need to install the add-on, go to Google Workspace Marketplace, or from the form itself go to More (three-dots)&nbsp; &gt; Add-on &gt; ExtendedForms &gt; Install.<\/li><li>Once that is done, you\u2019ll see a puzzle shape icon in the form\u2019s top bar. Click on it, ExtendedForms &gt; Configure, a settings box will appear at the bottom right corner.<\/li><li>Click on the \u201cInvite\u201d option and it will take you to the dashboard of the add-on, where a pop-up box will already appear.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gforms-extendedforms-invite-1024x677-6621e78f7b03e.webp\" alt=\"gforms-extendedforms-invite\" class=\"wp-image-5867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gforms-extendedforms-invite-1024x677-6621e78f7b03e.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gforms-extendedforms-invite-1024x677-6621e78f7b03e-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gforms-extendedforms-invite-1024x677-6621e78f7b03e-768x508.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Mention all the email-ids you want to send forms to. Then click on the \u201cInvitation Message\u201d option and write down a custom message for the email invite.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Once done, update the message and go back to the send invitation. And send the invitation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/extended-forms-invitation-768x665-6621e78f56cce.webp\" alt=\"embed-google-forms-in-an-email-invitation\" class=\"wp-image-5868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/extended-forms-invitation-768x665-6621e78f56cce.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/extended-forms-invitation-768x665-6621e78f56cce-300x260.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That is how you can invite the participants to your Google form with the help of the ExtendedForms add-on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to create a voting poll? Read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/voting-poll-in-google-forms\">How To Create A Voting Poll In Google Forms? (7 Simple Steps)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"wrapping-things-up\">Wrapping Things Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Forms makes it easy to stay updated on new responses with its email notification features. By following this guide, you can enable notifications and never miss a submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are using Google Forms for surveys, feedback, assignments, or any other purpose, these notification features help streamline the process and keep all parties informed. Implement these tips and tools to make the most out of your Google Forms, ensuring that you and your respondents are always in the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, by leveraging the wide range of features and customization options offered by Extended Forms, you can create more engaging and effective forms that better meet the needs of your users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a2913552539f wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/extendedforms.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit ExtendedForms<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like reading this blog, also read our detailed guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/google-forms-test-maker-extendedforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Google Forms Test Maker: ExtendedForms<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/make-google-forms-accessible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Make Google Forms Accessible.\u00a0[In 4 Steps].\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Email notifications are a great way to stay updated on all your responses. Google Forms offers a feature to enable Google Forms email notifications for every new response. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to enable these notifications for users. Receiving Google Forms notifications is excellent for both users and respondents. Notifications confirm to &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/enable-google-forms-email-notifications\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Easily Enable Google Forms Email Notifications? 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